"Positive birth programs"

I completed the positive birth antenatal program via telehealth prior to the recent birth of my baby at Broome Hospital. I had a very smooth birth only using TENS and hypnobirthing tools during the birth which I was really happy about. I think the hypnobirthing course and WA Health’s overall acceptance and support for positive and empowered birthing assisted with having a smooth and intervention free birth.

The only thing I would suggest is that I think the demonstrations and practice of hypnobirthing techniques is lost somewhat through telehealth, I sought out other paid education resources to better understand and practice the techniques mentioned during telehealth classes, I think the practical aspect of the course would be much better delivered face to face.

I also would have loved to have access to a supported home birth which I believe isn’t currently an option here in Broome. My birth went so smooth that it came quite close to being an accidental home birth had I waited any longer to head to the hospital, I feel having the option of a planned supported home birth for low risk patients would be amazing and help reduce the anxiety and stress about having to head to the hospital and/or potentially having an accidental home birth and having to call emergency services.